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Marhaba Lounge

Melbourne Airport · Melbourne

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Editorial score

4.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Inside Terminal 2 (International)

Marhaba Lounge isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level 3, near gate 9. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.

Level
3
Near gate
9
Terminal
Terminal 2 (International)
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At a glance

One of nine lounges in Terminal 2 (International), tied for best-rated. An independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours vary by day (Mon 4 AM – 12 AM; Tue 3 AM – 1 AM; Wed 4 AM – 12 AM; Thu 4 AM – 1 AM; Fri 4 AM – 12 AM; Sat 3 AM – 12 AM; Sun 4 AM – 1 AM), so check before a very early or late flight. It opened in 2015. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include DragonPass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card

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Entry and guest policy

Priority Pass visits: maximum 3 hours; children under 2 free. Guest charges depend on membership. Priority Pass currently lists access hours of 05:00–23:00, which are narrower than the airport’s published operating hours; check your provider before an early or late visit.

Location & opening hours

Melbourne Airport · Terminal 2 (International) · Near gate 9

T2, Level 3 between gates 9 and 11; take the escalator or lift up from the departures concourse.

Opening hours
  • Mon 4 AM – 12 AM
  • Tue 3 AM – 1 AM
  • Wed 4 AM – 12 AM
  • Thu 4 AM – 1 AM
  • Fri 4 AM – 12 AM
  • Sat 3 AM – 12 AM
  • Sun 4 AM – 1 AM
Local time · Australia/Melbourne
Lounge history

Opened 2015

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
4
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Marhaba Lounge?

Marhaba Lounge lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass visits: maximum 3 hours; children under 2 free. Guest charges depend on membership. Priority Pass currently lists access hours of 05:00–23:00, which are narrower than the airport’s published operating hours; check your provider before an early or late visit. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

What are the opening hours of Marhaba Lounge?

Marhaba Lounge is open Mon 4 AM – 12 AM; Tue 3 AM – 1 AM; Wed 4 AM – 12 AM; Thu 4 AM – 1 AM; Fri 4 AM – 12 AM; Sat 3 AM – 12 AM; Sun 4 AM – 1 AM (local time, Australia/Melbourne). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

Where is Marhaba Lounge?

Marhaba Lounge is in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport (MEL), near gate 9. T2, Level 3 between gates 9 and 11; take the escalator or lift up from the departures concourse.

Does Marhaba Lounge have showers and a bar?

Marhaba Lounge has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 150.

How good is Marhaba Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Marhaba Lounge 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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